The classic end to a night out — but a doner and a shish are worlds apart on calories. Here's the UK breakdown.
Quick answer: A large doner kebab is roughly 1,000 to 1,200 kcal; a chicken shish kebab is lighter at about 500 to 700 kcal.
Grilled shish kebabs are genuinely high-protein and reasonable; doner meat plus garlic mayo is where the calories pile up. Here are typical values.
| Item | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Doner Kebab (large, pitta + salad + sauce) | ~900–1,100 kcal | ~45 g |
| Chicken Shish (pitta + salad) | ~550–650 kcal | ~52 g |
| Lamb Shish (pitta + salad) | ~620–750 kcal | ~48 g |
| Kofte Kebab (pitta) | ~600–700 kcal | ~35 g |
| Mixed Kebab (large) | ~950+ kcal | ~55 g |
| Chips (large) | ~550 kcal | ~6 g |
| Garlic mayo sauce | ~150 kcal | ~1 g |
| Chilli sauce | ~40 kcal | ~1 g |
Portions vary hugely by shop; these are typical UK estimates. Grilled shish is leaner than doner.
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Log your kebab free →A large doner in a pitta with salad and sauce is around 900–1,100 calories — the meat and garlic mayo do most of the damage.
It's one of the leaner options — around 550–650 calories with pitta and salad, and often 50g+ protein since it's grilled chicken.
A chicken or lamb shish with salad and chilli sauce (not garlic mayo), no chips — leanest and highest protein.
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